Trapped Miners are Employees of Metallon Gold” – Govt
DT Correspondent Trapped miners at the Redwing Mine have been confirmed as employees of Metallon Gold by the government, dispelling rumors circulating on social media. As the rescue operation progresses, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development has directed Metallon Gold to suspend operations at the Redwing MineIn a press statement, Acting Minister of Local […]
UPDATED: Govt Orders Suspension of Metallon Operations at Redwing After Mine Collapse
MINES Minister Zhemu Soda has reportedly ordered suspension of all mining operations at Metallon Gold’s Redwig Mine where a collapsed shaft is feared to have killed 11 miners.
BREAKING: Government Orders Suspension of Metallon Operations at Redwing After Mine Collapse
DT Correspondent MINES Minister Zhemu Soda has reportedly ordered suspension of all mining operations at Metallon Gold’s Redwing Mine where a collapsed shaft has trapped no less than 15 miners. #Developing Story
Tragedy Strikes Redwing Mine: Metallon Gold Blamed for Accident
Government has held mining giant Metallon Gold responsible for the devastating accident that occurred at Redwing Mine.
ZMF Proposes Partnership with KMH for Lithium Toll Processing
DT Correspondent Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has suggested a partnership with Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) for toll processing of their ores in a bid to protect artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) in the lithium sector from exploitation by predatory buyers and agents. ZMF President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya said there is need for measures to prevent […]
Premier African Minerals to Raise Over US$3 Million for Zulu Production Commencement
DT Correspondent Premier African Minerals, an AIM-listed mining and exploration company, has announced plans to raise £2.4 million (over US$3 million) through a subscription to ensure the timely commencement of production at the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project. The company aims to begin production in February 2024, according to CEO George Roach. In order to […]
Power Shortages and Cash Flow Challenges Hamper Mining Production
DT Correspondent Harare, Zimbabwe – The mining and manufacturing sectors in Zimbabwe continue to face significant hurdles to production, including electricity challenges, capital constraints, and an uncertain economic environment, according to a survey conducted by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (Zimstat). The Business Tendency Survey for the third quarter of 2023, focusing on the manufacturing and […]
Gold Deliveries Hit Record Low, Down by Over 75%
FIDELITY Gold Refineries (FGR) has reported a dramatic 75% decline in gold deliveries from small scale and artisanal miners, a first in recent years.
Mining Dispute Escalates as CIO’s US$70k Car Burnt by Workers
DT Correspondent Three mining workers in Pfungwe found themselves in court on Tuesday, appearing before Mutawatawa Magistrate Mr Obedience Matare on charges of setting fire to a car valued at $70,000. The vehicle was allegedly owned by a suspected member of the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) and was destroyed during a mining dispute. According to […]
Mimosa Records 3 percent Increase in Production Despite Power Interruptions
DT Correspondent Zimbabwe’s second-largest platinum group metal (PGM) producer – Mimosa Mining Company, managed to achieve a 3 percent increase in tonnes milled during the quarter ending September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 despite intermittent power interruptions. Implats, a 50 percent shareholder in Mimosa, highlighted the challenges faced by the company […]